Trump Said Syria Deserves a “Fresh Start” — But U.S. Troops Aren’t Leaving
Over 1,000 American soldiers are still on the ground in Syria, even as Trump talks about lifting sanctions for its new government.
National Security
Trump Army Appointee Should Sell His Anduril Stock, Sen. Warren Demands
After The Intercept revealed Michael Obadal’s equity in Anduril, Sen. Elizabeth Warren called for him to sell his shares.
More Troops Injured as U.S. Planes Keep Plunging Into Red Sea
The injured aviators are the latest in a growing number of casualties in the Middle East that the Trump White House prefers to ignore.
Elon Musk Set to Win Big With Trump’s Trillion-Dollar Pentagon Budget
Trump’s proposal cuts SpaceX competitors out of the NASA budget and could add billions to the company’s defense contracts.
U.S. Troops Are Being Attacked Every Other Day in the Middle East
As Trump talks of a ceasefire with the Houthis, soldiers in the Middle East have faced steady and seldom discussed attacks.
The Trump Administration Is Hiding American Casualties of War
The U.S. government is keeping American casualty numbers for the undeclared war on Yemen secret. This is not normal.
Trump's Pick for a Top Army Job Works at a Weapons Company — And Won't Give Up His Stock
Mike Obadal’s plan to keep his stock in Anduril if nominated as under secretary of the Army is a blatant conflict of interest, experts say.
The Vietnam War Is Still Killing People, 50 Years Later
After the Trump administration cut funding to demining efforts, unexploded ordnance from the Vietnam War killed four people in February alone.
Israel’s War on Gaza
Marco Rubio Silences Every Last Little Criticism of Israel at State Department
Rubio wants to dismantle the only internal sounding board for critics of Israel — and the only place those criticisms might’ve had any teeth.
Pentagon Insiders on Hegseth Leak Hypocrisy: “Full On Shit Show”
Current and former Defense officials describe Pentagon unrest over accusations of leaks while their boss shares classified information.